Often the manner is which Christians attempt to 'find the will of God' bears closer resemblence to pagan divination than it does biblical direction.
Author James Petty warns us that, 'Common ordinary folks are tempted to look for signs of approval and backing for decisions we have already made (or want to make).... The human race naturally turns to higher spiritual powers--either to submit to them, as to the true God, or use them, as is usual in pagan religion.'
Sadly, it is common to hear someone say 'It is God's will' after making a decision based solely upon their own desires without consulting God's revealed will in the Scriptures. Or, they may wrongly attempt to 'find' the will of God -- something that has never been lost!
Seminary Professor Bruce Waltke wrote, 'When we seek to 'find' God's will, we are attempting to discover hidden knowledge by supernatural activity. If we are going to find His will on one specific choice, we will have to penetrate the divine mind to get His decision. 'Finding' in this sense is really a form of divination. This idea was common in pagan religions.'
With all these warnings from respected men of the faith, we must agree that it is time to address this issue of God's will in the Body of Christ -- an issue that has long been plagued by mysticism and pagan divination. May we heed the warning found in Jonah 2:8, 'Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.'
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.